FHSD Elementary ELA News
January 2015
Kindergarten Information
Kindergarten Unit 6: Our Great Big World Changes
· Revised unit is similar to year one and aligned to Science GLE's
· Changes align with Kindergarten Science & Social Studies GLE’s
· Vertical alignment was necessary to keep focus on Kindergarten content standards vs. other grade level content standards
Mastery Connect optional data entries for third quarter
· Unit 5 Formative Assessment: Community Helper Informational Writing
· Unit 6 Formative Assessment: Phonics Dictation Day 5 of Week 23
· Kindergarten 3rd Qtr. Summative Assessment: Informational writing
First Grade Information
- Unit 5 Opinion Writing about why their meal is healthy
- Unit 6 Opinion Writing about who made the greatest contribution in U.S. history
- Unit 6 First Grade Third Quarter Writing Summative about what makes a great leader
Second Grade Information
- Unit 5 Writing Formative-Fruit/Vegetable Opinion Writing
- Unit 6 Second Grade Third Quarter Summative Writing-Personal Narrative
Mastery Connect required data entries for third quarter
- Unit 5 Sending Messages Reading Formative
- Second Grade Third Quarter Reading Summative
Third Grade Information
- Unit 4 Formative Writing-Monument Writing
- Unit 5 Third Grade Third Quarter Writing Summative-Persuasive Public Service Announcement
Mastery Connect required data entries for third quarter
- Unit 4 Reading Formative Clues to the Past (compare/contrast)
- Unit 5 Third Grade Third Quarter Reading Summative
Fourth Grade Information
- Unit 4 Formative Exit Card RI.4.3
- Unit 5 Formative Prompt about Percy responding to challenges RL.4.3
- Unit 5-Fourth Grade Third Quarter Writing Summative Hero's Quest
Mastery Connect required data entries for third quarter
- Fourth Grade Third Quarter Reading Summative
Professional Development
Looking for breakout session ideas and leaders, please contact Carrie Hepburn.
Fifth Grade Information
- Fifth Grade Food Chain Formative
- Fifth Grade Socratic Circle Assessment
- Fifth Grade Third Quarter Writing Summative-Opinion piece related to the importance of funding the space program
Mastery Connect required data entries for third quarter
- Fifth Grade Third Quarter Reading Summative
Professional Development
Looking for breakout session ideas and leaders, please contact Carrie Hepburn.
Update Assessments within Mastery Connect
When a revision is made to an assessment that is located within a tracker, it is important to apply the update to the assessment. It is a simple three-step process:
- Click on Common Assessments
- Click on Updates
- Update assessment in tracker
Third Quarter Units of Study Data will be generated on April 2, 2015.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
FHSD Teacher Tips
- A fifth grade teacher uses BYOD in her classroom and averages 4-6 more devices daily for student use. For the students who do not participate daily, a letter is send home regarding heavy technology usage days and the number of devices on those days increases. ~5th Grade Harvest Ridge Teacher
- Spent a portion of a planning day to incorporate grammar lessons into units of study optional daily lesson plans. ~1st Grade John Weldon Teachers
- Creates Lesson Paths for students to follow while researching. ~3rd Grade Teacher(s) Central Elementary
- Creates Thinglinks for students to access websites while researching. ~Castlio LMS
Professional Development Opportunities
There are a multitude of professional development opportunities available this semester. Check out the 2014-2015 PD catalog for the following opportunities and more...
- Cooperative Learning 2.0
- PLC Leader Facilitation Training
- PLC Data Analysis & Next Steps
- PLC Process 101
- Transforming Instruction with Mobile Learning (BYOD)
- Google Tools for Schools
- Rethink Research Using Info Graphics
- Beginning SMART board
- Adding Interactivity with Advanced SMART board Techniques
- Creative Multimedia Projects using the I Pad to Support Classroom Instruction
Contact Information
Email: carrie.hepburn@fhsdschools.org
Location: 1405 Hwy D, Saint Charles, MO, United States
Phone: (636) 851-6341
Twitter: @CarrieHepburn